Rajouri, historically known as Rajapuri (The Land of Kings), is a culturally rich and strategically vital frontier district in the Jammu division. Located in the foothills of the Pir Panjal range, Rajouri has served for centuries as a major commercial center and a vital transit corridor along the ancient Imperial Mughal Road, connecting the plains of Punjab with the Kashmir Valley.
​The historical context of Rajouri spans ancient epic folklore, independent rule by powerful dynasties, glorious Mughal summers, and pivotal military events during 1947.